Building Futures provides the most comprehensive training of any mentoring program in the Bay Area, preparing mentors to work successfully with at-risk youth by developing relationship-building skills, exploring issues facing at-risk youth, and strategies to handle difficult situations. Thorough ongoing support is provided by the coordinator who is a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern.

The information above can be found on the official website of YMCA Building Futures Mentoring Program. For more details about the organization and to find out how you can volunteer, please visit their website: http://www.ymcasf.org/mentor